Grooming: The Jack Russell is easy to care for. When coat is moulting use a rubber brush daily to remove loose hairs. The rough-coat variety needs to be stripped (hairs plucked out) occasionally.

Exercise: Jack Russells are very energetic and need opportunity to run and frolic every day. Ideally these dogs would be within a farm or country environment, but they are adaptable and can adjust to urban living. This breed are suited for sports such as agility and fly-ball.

History: In 1812, Parson Jack Russell bought a terrier named trump who ended up becoming foundation of Jack Russell Terrier. Russell was a keen hunter and quickly acquired a pack of dogs for hunting foxes and hares. After a few years of careful breeding and selection, these dogs performed extremely well in field and their popularity and reputation increased. Russell preferred his terriers to be at least 51cm (20 in) tall. However elsewhere these dogs were being bred as shorter (and often crooked) legged varieties with heavier bodies. In early 20th century many breeders wanted more conformity in breed type to gain official recognition, so dogs could be exhibited in championship shows.

Additional Comments:

Jack Russells enjoy digging so they are not ideal pets for conscientious gardner.

Grooming: Irish Setters need to be trimmed occasionally to keep coat looking tidy. The excess hair between pads of feet and under ears also needs to be trimmed (keeps ears ventilated). Periodic brushing is needed to remove moulting hair.

Exercise: Irish Setters demand a lot of exercise and need to have regular, long walks. An ideal way for them to burn energy is running alongside a cycle (once fully grown).

History: The early Irish Setters were all red and white due to their ancestry involving English Setter. Later when enthusiasts wanted to individualize breed they were crossed with black/tan Gordon Setters and some breeders were successful in breeding out most of white. The Red and White variety still remained as many people were only interested in working dogs and not on appearance. The Chestnut Irish Setters became more popular and improved in quality until they gained Kennel Club recognition.

Additional Comments:

Female Irish Setter's tend to have very large litters and can have up to 16 puppies at a time. When Irish Setters come across an interesting scent they tend to be deaf to their owner's call. Therefore it is important that these dogs are taught from a young age that they must go to their owner when given order.